Using the same hypothetical, unbalanced equation from problem 8, which of the following mass in grams of AC3 is produced when 17.6 g of AB reacts with unlimited C2?

A. 36.2 g
B. 54.4 g
C. 61.2 g

1 answer

D. 72.4 g

To solve this problem, we first need to determine the limiting reactant by calculating how much AC3 can be produced from 17.6 g of AB.

1. Calculate the molar mass of AB and AC3:
AB = 40 g/mol
AC3 = 56 g/mol

2. Convert the mass of AB to moles:
17.6 g AB x (1 mol AB/40 g AB) = 0.44 mol AB

3. Use the mole ratio from the balanced equation to find the moles of AC3 produced:
1 mol AB produces 2 mol AC3
0.44 mol AB x (3 mol AC3/1 mol AB) = 1.32 mol AC3

4. Convert moles of AC3 to grams:
1.32 mol AC3 x (56 g AC3/1 mol AC3) = 73.92 g AC3

Therefore, the mass of AC3 produced from 17.6 g of AB is 73.92 g.

The closest answer choice is 72.4 g, so the correct answer is D. 72.4 g.